11-18-25 PLAN MINS

MINUTES OF THE LOUTH TOWN COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE
HELD IN THE OLD COURT ROOM, THE SESSIONS HOUSE, LOUTH
ON TUESDAY 18th NOVEMBER 2025

Cllr. P. Starsmore (PS) (in the chair).

Present Councillors: J. Baskett (JB), J. Drake (JD), D. Hobson (DH), G.E. Horton (GEH), Mrs. J. Makinson-Sanders (Mrs. JMS), D. Moore (DM), Mrs. K. Parsons (Mrs. KP), Mrs. P.F. Watson (Mrs. PFW).

Councillors not present: M. Barnes (MB), Mrs. E. Ballard (Mrs. EB), H. Filer (HF), D.E. Wing (DEW).

One member of the public, the Town Clerk, Mrs. L.M. Phillips and the Town Clerk’s Assistant, Mrs. S. Chitauro-Adlard were also present.

P57. Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs. Mrs. EB, MB, HF and DEW.

P58. Declarations of Interest / Dispensations
The following declarations of interest were made:
a. Cllr. DH – Items 4, 5 and 6 as a member of East Lindsey District Council (ELDC), and Planning Application 4 as an acquaintance of the applicant.
b. Cllr. GEH – Items 4, 5 and 6 as a member of ELDC.
c. Cllr. Mrs. JMS – Items 4, 5 and 6 as a member of ELDC.

P59. Minutes
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that the notes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 21st October 2025 be approved as the minutes.

P60. Applications received by the Local Planning Authority
The Committee considered all planning applications received, including those listed in the schedule (PA/Schedule 11-18-25) and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED as follows:
a. 03453/25/FUL – to object on the grounds of noise pollution. The Council noted that by the applicants own admission the air source heat pump failed noise tests and is therefore too noisy to be sited directly facing the neighbour’s property. The application should be revisited and the air source heat pump moved to an alternative location.
b. 03335/25/FUL – to object on the grounds that a roadside facing fence should not exceed 3 feet in height.
c. 03387/25/FUL – to remain neutral, deferring to the Conservation Officer’s judgement.
d. To support all other applications.
NB: Cllr. DH left the room at 8.16pm before discussions of PA4 commenced and re-entered the room at 8.25pm once voting for PA4 had taken place.

P61. Planning Correspondence
The Committee noted the following planning correspondence:
a. ELDC Planning Decisions
i. ELDC approved – 02435/25/LBA – Listed Building Consent – The Woolpack Inn, 14 Riverhead Road, LN11 0DA – LTC supported 24/06/25.
ii. ELDC approved – 02474/25/FUL – Planning Permission – The Woolpack Inn, 14 Riverhead Road, LN11 0DA – LTC supported 19/08/25.
iii. ELDC approved – 02941/25/LBA – Listed Building Consent – 1 Queen Street, LN11 9AU – LTC supported 19/08/25.
iv. ELDC approved – 03243/25/FUL – Planning Permission – Louth Tennis Centre, LN11 0WD – LTC supported 21/10/25.
v. ELDC approved – 02854/25/FUL – Planning Permission – 252 Eastgate, LN11 8DJ – LTC objected 19/08/25.
b. Temporary Traffic Restrictions
i. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Anglian Water
Reason for Restriction: Emergency – repair leak.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – Stewton Lane (between 180m and 230m southeast of Hawker Drive).
Period of Restriction: 21/10/25 – 27/10/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 7 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
ii. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Lincolnshire County Council (LCC)
Reason for Restriction: Carriageway patching works.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Road Closure Order – Crowtree Lane (from a point 30m east to 110m east of Hubbard’s Hills Café).
Period of Restriction: 28/11/25 – 29/11/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 2 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
iii. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Sunbelt Rentals UK Ltd
Reason for Restriction: Emergency – cable renewal to restore service.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – B1200 Newmarket (between 112m and 80m east of South Street); Aswell Street (between Newmarket and a point 42m north).
Period of Restriction: 10/11/25 – 12/11/25, 21:00 to 06:00 (restrictions to be implemented for 2 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
iv. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Anglian Water
Reason for Restriction: Emergency – repair burst.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – Queen Street (between Aswell Street and Spring Gardens).
Period of Restriction: 10/11/25 – 14/11/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 4 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
v. Organisation Responsible for Restriction: Anglian Water
Reason for Restriction: Emergency – burst main.
Nature and Location of Restriction: Emergency Road Closure Order – Monks Dyke Road (between Orme Lane and Priory Road).
Period of Restriction: 10/11/25 – 11/11/25 (restrictions to be implemented for 2 days as and when required during this period. Signage will be displayed on site in advance).
c. Enforcement
i. Location: 1 Freer Gardens, LN11 8AW. Nature of Investigation: Untidy land. The Planning Enforcement department has now issued an Enforcement Notice in respect of the unauthorised development. The notice requires: 1) Cut down to ground level and remove all the overgrowth of weeds, grass, brambles and any other vegetation on the land (front and rear); 2) Removal of all overgrowth back to the boundary line and 3) Remove all items from the land (except ELDC bin). The requirements of the Notice must be complied with no later than 26/01/26 or face legal action.
ii. Location: Luda Brewing Co., Upgate, LN11 9HD. Nature of Investigation: Change of use of a public house to include a brewery. Following Luda Lincs Ltd. vacating the aforementioned premises, the breach of planning control has now been resolved, and no further action is to be taken.

P62. Proposed Works to Trees
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to ratify comments of ‘no objections, leave to ELDC Tree Officer’ to the following proposed works to trees:
a. Proposals: T1 – Lime – Canopy lift to between 4.5-5m agl. Lower growth on tree is overgrown epicormic growth. Location: 4 St. Mary’s Park, LN11 0EF. Reasons: T1 – Lime – It is proposed to remove epicormic growth up to and slightly above the first main branch union, as well as lifting some of the tops to level the lower canopy leaving a finished height of 4.5-5m agl. Currently, the growth is completely shadowing the dwelling blocking most of the light to the front of the property.

P63. Review of Waiting Restrictions at Schoolhouse Lane
The Committee received details of the above and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to submit comments to LCC stating that the Committee were unaware that there were issues in the area that required a review of waiting restrictions, and enquire as to what triggered the review as they felt the proposals were unnecessary.

P64. Review of Waiting Restrictions at Warwick Road
The Committee received details of the above and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to support the proposals with comment that a review of waiting and parking restrictions was needed throughout the Industrial Estate and especially on its junctions.

P65. Review of Waiting Restrictions at Victoria Road
The Committee received details of the above and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to submit comments to LCC asking what triggered the above proposals and whether there were any figures from the Road Safety Partnership available to support the need for the restrictions, as the Committee felt that the proposed waiting restrictions were unnecessary.

P66. Café/Bar Pavement Licence
The Committee noted that details of the above re. 601 Café Bar had been circulated to all members but that as only two responses had been received by the deadline one in support, one opposing, no corporate response had been submitted.

P67. Next Meeting
It was noted that the next scheduled Planning Committee meeting would take place on 9th December 2025.

The Meeting Closed at 8.50pm.

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman) Dated_________________________